Gamma-ray photoconductivity in polyethylene, polystyrene, amd an epoxy formulation

Abstract

The photoconductivity properties of polyethylene, polystyrene, and an epoxy formulation have been measured at gamma-ray intensities in the range 1.0 rad (H2O)/min to 3.0 × 105 rads (H2O)/min. The source of gamma radiation has been the fission product inventory of reactor fuel elements. Measurements of the photoconductivities have been made at controlled temperatures.